Best of the Caribbean - Employment

BestoftheCaribbean.com is the newest interactive website featuring the best places to go and best things to do in the Caribbean. The website is owned and hosted by Ripple Marketing & Consulting, Ltd., a Grand Cayman company. We are rapidly expanding into new markets throughout the Caribbean and the Bahamas and are currently seeking Independent Content Writers (ICWs) for these markets.

ICWs will contribute up to a maximum of 5 articles or blog entries to our new, interactive blog, 'The Squawker'. There is a 300-word minimum and the areas of focus will be determined by the Editor. The Squawker provides high-quality content daily from a uniquely Caribbean perspective. Subject matter includes but is not limited to Caribbean arts, entertainment, sports, politics, humor, GLBT content and general interest.

Responsibilities:
1. Understand the pulse within your own location
2. Submit up to five articles or stories per week.
3. Each submission to have a minimum of 300 words
4. Write on subject matter defined by the editor

Experience:
1. Minimum 2 years experience in one or all of the following: journalism, blogging, copywriting
2. Strong, unique 'voice' and writing tone
3. Previous experience using WordPress
4. Editor will give special consideration to writers living in the Caribbean or the Bahamas

Qualifications:
1. Excellent knowledge of WordPress 2.7
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Must be able to work independently and off-site
4. Must submit five original, previously published articles or blog entries
5. Ability to interact productively and positively with Editor
6. Experience with blogging and geo-targeted content
7. Must provide own Internet access and computer

If you are interested in an exciting opportunity to utilize your creative writing abilities, and setting your own work hours please send us your resume. You will be writing for the premier interactive website for people planning travel to the Caribbean.



Email your resume to Jobs@BestoftheCaribbean.com.

June 29, 2009

BestoftheCaribbean.com is the newest interactive website featuring the best places to go and best things to do in the Caribbean. The website is owned and hosted by Ripple Marketing & Consulting, Ltd., a Grand Cayman company. We are rapidly expanding into new markets throughout the Caribbean and the Bahamas and are currently seeking Independent Sales Contractors (ISCs) for these markets.

ISCs are responsible for generating revenue, by prospecting and selling advertising space on our websites to small and medium businesses (SMBs). ISCs are also responsible for generating their own leads, making sales calls, preparing proposals, making presentations, weekly reporting and successful closing.

Responsibilities:
1. Prospecting and selling Best of the Caribbean Internet advertising to new clients
2. Setting meetings and giving product demonstrations to prospective clients 3. Cold calling prospective clients
4. Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism
5. Working closely with other groups to ensure that the client is completely satisfied
6. Understanding business practices of clients to offer the best solution
7. Completing Advertising Agreements with new clients

Experience:
1. Minimum 3 years experience in a sales environment, media sales preferred
2. Strong preference for experience selling internet-based products
3. Previous experience selling interactive marketing solutions

Qualifications:
1. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
2. Excellent communication, presentation and persuasion skills
3. Entrepreneurial spirit
4. Strong understanding of the Internet and its marketing potential for advertisers
5. Ability to interact productively and positively with fellow employees at all levels
6. Must provide your own transportation, laptop and cell phone

If you are interested in excellent income potential from commission sales and setting your own work hours please send us your resume. You will be selling business listings (online advertising) on the premier website for people planning travel to the Caribbean.



Email your resume to Jobs@BestoftheCaribbean.com.

June 29, 2009